The New Zealanders finally win before entering
They beat Vietnam 2-0 on Monday at home.
New Zealand broke their 10-match winless streak on Monday by beating Vietnam (2-0) at home in a friendly match, 10 days before the start of the co-host Women’s World Cup.
the “Fern footballHe ended a streak of eight defeats and two draws dating back to September by dominating the Vietnamese in Napier. “We all rose to the occasion and I am so proud of the girls. It’s good to win without conceding a goalsaid New Zealand captain and Tottenham midfielder Rhea Percival.
New Zealand, who host the World Cup with Australia, will start the tournament against Norway in Auckland on July 20, while defending champions Vietnam will face the United States in the same city two days later.
Dominance bonus
The visitors were largely outplayed, with New Zealand creating a series of chances before Leicester City defender Catherine Butt’s long shot was deflected slightly into the net by a Vietnamese defender.
New Zealand then doubled their lead through striker Jackie Hand just before half-time. the “Fern footballIt will also face the Philippines and Switzerland in Group A of the World Cup.
Besides the Americans, Vietnam will also meet Portugal and the Netherlands, the finalists of the 2019 edition, in Group E. The Vietnamese play a final warm-up match against Spain in New Zealand on Sunday.
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